The Player (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Series · ★ 6
Released in 2021, The Player is an action & adventure and sci-fi & fantasy series.
What it’s about. The drama tells the story of a group of online game experts. Because of a bug, they get drawn into the game. The border between the real world and the gaming world begins to blur.
Who’s in it. The Player stars Chen Yao as Gu Ling / Darcy, Gong Jun as Ren Yixia, Kenji Chen as Long Ziche and Ai Jiani as Yan Yufei, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Player has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Player page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Player tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Player (2021)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Player change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Player worth watching?
- The Player holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action & adventure and sci-fi & fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Player?
- The Player stars Chen Yao, Gong Jun, Kenji Chen, Ai Jiani and Wen Yuan.
- When was The Player released?
- The Player was released in 2021.